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15 snips
Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 21min

BITCOIN BRAIN MELT w/ Michael Dunworth

Michael Dunworth, an Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of Wyre, shares insights on Bitcoin's geopolitical significance. They explore how nation-states are acquiring Bitcoin and its potential to transform energy strategies. The conversation delves into Bitcoin’s role in corporate revitalization, especially for brands like GameStop, as well as the challenges posed by quantum computing on encryption. Dunworth also reflects on Bitcoin as a response to consumerism and the future of humanity intertwined with advanced technology, making for an engaging discussion.
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52 snips
Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 15min

GAMESTOP, MICROSTRATEGY & THE FINANCIALIZATION OF BITCOIN w/ Peter Dunworth

Peter Dunworth, a multi-family office director and co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser, delves into Bitcoin's transformative potential for the financial system. He predicts Bitcoin could reach a staggering $100 trillion valuation within a decade. They discuss how Bitcoin might counter collateral issues in credit markets and the impact of Australia's property obsession on generational wealth. The conversation also touches on GameStop's shift towards Bitcoin and how firms like MicroStrategy could reshape corporate finance in the cryptocurrency realm.
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30 snips
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 26min

QE, LIQUIDITY, BONDS & BITCOIN w/ Nik Bhatia

Nik Bhatia, author of 'Layered Money' and 'The Bitcoin Age,' dives deep into modern finance. He reveals how banks shape our world and why liquidity is crucial for understanding Bitcoin. The discussion covers the Eurodollar system, the end of quantitative tightening, and the intertwining of QE and Bitcoin's role in the economy. Bhatia highlights the future of credit in a Bitcoin standard, emphasizing the nuanced relationship between monetary policy, asset prices, and Bitcoin's place in the investment landscape.
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27 snips
Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 36min

THE BITCOIN REVOLUTION w/ Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein

Pierre Rochard, co-founder of the Nakamoto Institute, and Michael Goldstein, a key figure in Bitcoin and Austrian economics, dive deep into Bitcoin's role in shaping money and governance. They share insights on how Austrian economics illuminated Bitcoin's potential early on and argue for the importance of hoarding Bitcoin. The conversation also explores speculative attacks, Bitcoin's incentives, and the implications of states adopting Bitcoin for monetary power transformation. Their reflections on past skepticism and evolving perspectives add depth to the discussion.
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106 snips
Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 16min

BITCOIN & THE END OF THE DOLLAR SYSTEM w/ Luke Gromen

Luke Gromen, founder of FFTT and expert on global macro trends, discusses the looming U.S. sovereign debt crisis and rising inflation. He explores the impact of capital outflows, the need for policy reforms, and Bitcoin's potential as a neutral reserve asset. Gromen critiques existing economic strategies while considering how the U.S. might adopt Bitcoin or issue Bitcoin-backed bonds. He highlights the geopolitical implications of moving away from the dollar system and Bitcoin's emerging role in financial stability.
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12 snips
Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 25min

THE WORLD WILL CONVERGE ON BITCOIN w/ Parker Lewis

Parker Lewis, author of Gradually, Then Suddenly and Head of Business Development at Zaprite, dives deep into the monetary system and challenges traditional views on money printing. He argues that the world will inevitably converge on Bitcoin as its primary currency. Parker discusses America’s ongoing money printing, the looming collapse of fiat debt cycles, and why Bitcoin's fixed supply positions it as a superior alternative. He also highlights Bitcoin’s resilience amid market failures, and the need for a consensus on a singular currency for global trade.
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30 snips
Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 32min

BITCOIN & THE U.S. DEBT CRISIS w/ Avik Roy

Avik Roy, a seasoned policy analyst and president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, dives into the looming U.S. fiscal crisis. He outlines the future threats posed by growing debt and potential government controls on Bitcoin. Discussing historical monetary shocks, Roy suggests Bitcoin could serve as a safeguard against economic instability. He also emphasizes the necessity for bipartisan support and strategic policies to protect Bitcoin amid developing regulations and a rapidly changing fiscal landscape.
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39 snips
Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 1min

THE FED CAN’T SAVE THE ECONOMY w/ Jeff Snider

Jeff Snider, a macro analyst and host of Eurodollar University, shares his insights on the limitations of the Federal Reserve's control over the economy. He discusses the complexities of money creation and challenges the notion that inflation is merely a byproduct of money printing. The conversation delves into the discrepancies between optimistic economic indicators and everyday realities, the impact of tariffs, and the misunderstood dynamics of interest rates on risk assets. Snider also explores the future of Bitcoin in relation to traditional financial systems.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 11min

WILL QUANTUM BREAK BITCOIN? W/ Hunter Beast

In this engaging discussion, Hunter Beast, a Bitcoin researcher dedicated to mitigating quantum computing threats to Bitcoin security, dives deep into the potential risks quantum technology poses to cryptocurrency. He shares insights on Q-Day, when quantum computers could break Bitcoin's encryption, and the preparation efforts from governments and institutions. Hunter highlights BIP 360, his proposal for post-quantum cryptography, and emphasizes the importance of adapting Bitcoin's security measures to face the rapidly advancing world of quantum computing.
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22 snips
Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 23min

THE STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE IS HERE w/ American HODL & Matthew Pines

Matthew Pines, a national security consultant with a focus on Bitcoin's geopolitical implications, joins OG Bitcoiner American HODL for a deep dive into the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. They explore the U.S. executive order's impact on Bitcoin policy, signaling a potential global arms race among nations. The duo discusses the transition from gold to Bitcoin and the complexities of acquiring digital assets like Bitcoin through innovative strategies. They also highlight questions about transparency in U.S. gold reserves, adding layers to the evolving conversation around Bitcoin and national security.

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